Intermediate Project Engineer - bridges

Intermediate Bridge Engineer

Our GTA office is looking for a new Intermediate Bridge Engineer to join the Property & Buildings team! Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Successful participation in, and completion of multi-disciplined bridge projects, rail bridges, and complex design
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff
• Collaboration in small and large teams. Leading the integration with other engineering disciplines, engineers, and design staff in the production of high-quality project deliverables
• Production of conceptual design, detailed design, technical specifications, cost, and schedule estimating
• Working within various procurement models and roles.
• Preparation of reports, and contract documents for review agencies, clients, and the public
• Maintaining contact with sub-consultants, municipalities, utility companies, and clients
• Exposure to project planning, development, and monitoring of project schedules, and budgets

Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.
• Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
• Engineering Standards Specification: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.
• Knowledge Management System: Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.
• Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Process Design Engineering: Contribute to the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Monitor Construction Works: Monitor and oversee the delivery of works to ensure that construction, maintenance, or improvement works are delivered in accordance with quality, cost, and time requirements.
• Engineering Drawings: Create engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Technical Developments Recommendation: Research and suggest technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users' needs.
• Product and Solution Development: Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
• Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Research: Carry out a range of research activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.
• Testing: Use product specifications to design test procedures and standards.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Support technical troubleshooting efforts, aiding in the quick and accurate identification, analysis, and resolution of technical issues with equipment and experiments.

What you will bring to the team:

• Ontario P.Eng. designation required.
• 7+ years of experience in design and engineering of bridge projects.
• Familiarity with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC), Ontario design standards (i.e., OPSS), and client specific standards and requirements (i.e., MTO)
• Experience with Midas Civil or SAP2000 modelling software
• Metrolinx and AREMA experience is an asset
• CN Rail, CP Rail, and MTO experience are considered an asset.
• Experience in structure inspections in accordance with the Ontario Structure Inspection Manual
• Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.